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Good move by Nyeri county Government. More County governments need to start creating business opportunities with real financial impact.
For only 3,000 KSH This flights will increase tourist numbers to Abadares national park and Mount Kenya National park
Direct flights from Nyeri’s Nyaribo Airstrip to Nairobi start
Passengers to pay Sh3,000 for a flight between Nyaribo Airstrip and Wilson Airport, Nairobi.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga (right) welcomes his deputy Caroline Karugu after she landed at Nyaribo Airstrip on October 6, 2018 during the launch of direct flights to and from Nairobi.
IN SUMMARY
The first flight landed a few minutes to midday Saturday.
On board was Nyeri Deputy Governor Carol Karugu, ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru, Land PS Nicholas Muraguri, businessman Amos Ngonjo among others.
They were received by the Governor Mutahi Kahiga.
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EFFICIENCY
The governor said the flight would increase efficiency in the transport system and promote trade and tourism in the county.
“These direct flights will reduce the time taken to and from Nairobi. We are very proud to launch the first flight in Nyeri’s history,” he said.
With a growing use of planes as a means of travel, Mr Kahiga said the flights could increase to two daily.
“We are calling upon the national government to help us equip the airstrip into a modern facility of higher standard,” he said.
Nyaribo Airstrip is 15 minutes’ drive from Nyeri town with a 1.2 kilometre runway capable accommodating even bigger planes, according to Mr John Ndiritu.
He said the airstrip is in a good condition to conduct business on a daily basis moving passengers from not only Nyeri to Nairobi but to any point of the country.
RURAL INVESTMENT
He further noted that the aviation industry is doing very well in the country which is prompting investment in the rural areas to diversify on modes of transport both for people and farm produce.
“The Sh3, 000 we are charging is just to entice clients to use planes in place of matatus because it is more convenient. But as our clientele grows, we could raise the charges by Sh1,000 as well as increase the number of flights per day,” added Mr Ndiritu.
CS Mucheru said planes will take off from Nyaribo at 6:30am and will land at the Wilson Airport.
GREAT EXPERIENCE
“It was a great experience; there were good views of both Mt Kenya and the Aberdares and we are hoping to expand the services countrywide,” he said.
Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu urged the county government to ensure that people working at the airstrip are from the region.
“First opportunities should go to the residents of Nyaribo so that we can improve the economy of the area,” he said.
The airstrip which has remained idle for years save for a few politicians landing there, had its first customers in 2011 when military planes landed there during the opening of the Nyeri ASK show.
Nyeri launches direct flights to Nairobi
For only 3,000 KSH This flights will increase tourist numbers to Abadares national park and Mount Kenya National park
Direct flights from Nyeri’s Nyaribo Airstrip to Nairobi start
Passengers to pay Sh3,000 for a flight between Nyaribo Airstrip and Wilson Airport, Nairobi.
IN SUMMARY
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- On board the first flight was Nyeri Deputy Governor Carol Karugu, ICT CS Joe Mucheru and Land PS Nicholas Muraguri among others.
- Governor Kahiga said the flight would increase efficiency in the transport system and promote trade and tourism.
- Nyaribo Airstrip is 15 minutes’ drive from Nyeri town with a 1.2 kilometre runway capable accommodating even bigger planeTravelers from Nyeri region can now fly directly to Nairobi after the county government launched the first maiden flight at the Nyaribo Airstrip.
The first flight landed a few minutes to midday Saturday.
On board was Nyeri Deputy Governor Carol Karugu, ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru, Land PS Nicholas Muraguri, businessman Amos Ngonjo among others.
They were received by the Governor Mutahi Kahiga.
RELATED CONTENT
EFFICIENCY
The governor said the flight would increase efficiency in the transport system and promote trade and tourism in the county.
“These direct flights will reduce the time taken to and from Nairobi. We are very proud to launch the first flight in Nyeri’s history,” he said.
With a growing use of planes as a means of travel, Mr Kahiga said the flights could increase to two daily.
“We are calling upon the national government to help us equip the airstrip into a modern facility of higher standard,” he said.
Nyaribo Airstrip is 15 minutes’ drive from Nyeri town with a 1.2 kilometre runway capable accommodating even bigger planes, according to Mr John Ndiritu.
He said the airstrip is in a good condition to conduct business on a daily basis moving passengers from not only Nyeri to Nairobi but to any point of the country.
RURAL INVESTMENT
He further noted that the aviation industry is doing very well in the country which is prompting investment in the rural areas to diversify on modes of transport both for people and farm produce.
“The Sh3, 000 we are charging is just to entice clients to use planes in place of matatus because it is more convenient. But as our clientele grows, we could raise the charges by Sh1,000 as well as increase the number of flights per day,” added Mr Ndiritu.
CS Mucheru said planes will take off from Nyaribo at 6:30am and will land at the Wilson Airport.
GREAT EXPERIENCE
“It was a great experience; there were good views of both Mt Kenya and the Aberdares and we are hoping to expand the services countrywide,” he said.
Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu urged the county government to ensure that people working at the airstrip are from the region.
“First opportunities should go to the residents of Nyaribo so that we can improve the economy of the area,” he said.
The airstrip which has remained idle for years save for a few politicians landing there, had its first customers in 2011 when military planes landed there during the opening of the Nyeri ASK show.
Nyeri launches direct flights to Nairobi
